Trouble with cartomizers vs clearomizers

[Mcp15]

I've been vaping for a year or so, using clearomizers...mostly T3s. While I like them, I've been exploring cartomizers now that I'm back to work, just so I don't have an issue with the dreaded gurgle/flooding problem. So, I fill up the little black Boge using the condom method, then topping it off by dripping a few more drops in the top. No problem...it's a yummy, consistent luscious vape.

The problem? I pretty much chain vape my way through my 30 minute commute, and suddenly I'm getting that nasty burnt taste. Is his normal? Should I have topped off? Or is it some other problem? How many puffs do YOU get before needing to top off? For comparison, I find that I go through maybe .5 ml when using a clearo for the same commute.

Any suggestions? Advice? Thanks in advance!

 

[AceCC]

Sounds like you need a tank to go with those cartos. Phiniac is a great option, as is IBTanked. Tanks are great because the auto-feed the carto so you can go all day or more on one tankful. Just make sure you use stainless steel cartos (no black or color) with a couple of holes in them.

I personally love my carto/tank set up. Prior to getting a tank, my cartos needed topping off every 30 minutes or so (kind of a pain). The Phiniac changed all that for the better.

 

[Mcp15]

Thanks, AceCC.... Does the carto tank have the gurgle issues inherent in the clearos? Or is it more like a magic carto that tops up itself?

 

[txcolt]

More like magic when done right. The tank gives you that great consitant vape but the carto refills because of the vacuum in the tank. Instead of the black cartos, you will use the silver ones that are typically pre-punched. I have been using the IBTanked stuff for awhile now and could not be happier. Their cartos are pretty good value as well if you buy 10 or more at a time.

note - be sure and get a tank refilling tool. It will make life easier and save your O-rings at the same time.

 

[DreamWithin]

The problem? I pretty much chain vape my way through my 30 minute commute, and suddenly I'm getting that nasty burnt taste. Is his normal?

Yep, normal My commute is (usually) 30-40 minutes and if using a standard sized carto I will get to the point it needs topping off around the time I get to work

While a carto does hold close to 1ml of juice, not all of it is vapable. Once the saturation of the filler gets to a certain point the coil will be starving for juice and will need topping up.

A tank is a great idea. They're convenient and easy to use, there is not much of a learning curve compared to most vaping hardware. Sometimes you can get a dud carto that will flood on you or not wick well, but you'll usually know that pretty quickly after filling it up if that's the case.
Pre-punched cartos are available many places, as well as punches for doing your own. I prefer the latter since it gives me control over hole size and number to use for different juice consistencies

We have a whole sub-forum dedicated to carto tanks. Could be worth browsing around in there to learn about them if that's something you want to pursue

 

[AceCC]

Thanks, AceCC.... Does the carto tank have the gurgle issues inherent in the clearos? Or is it more like a magic carto that tops up itself?

DreamWithin covered everything nicely

 

[cocacola31173]

Yep a carto tank is def what you need. That is all I usually use now adays. I remember early in my vaping career before I discovered carto tanks I used to fill up like 5 cartomizers and put them in my case to go to work. With a good carto tank it will easily last you all day and I can get about 30 ml of juice through one cartomizer before I have to toss it.

 

[acka]

+1 for carto tanks, when you get them working smoothly they're sweet as. Also, in my experience, the carts last a lot longer in a tank as they don't run dry/I don't jam a syringe needle down the side of them every half mil.

 

[jwag1973]

Check out IBtanked cartotanks, they are my favorite. Many different sizes ranging from 15mm, 19mm, 22mm, and 25mm. They also offer different length tubes as well, starting with the halfling, standard, and XL. If you like the bling you can choose from different colored caps and hand painted glass tubes.

Get a tank refilling tool regardless what tank you choose.

 

[AceCC]

IBTanked cartos are my favorite, too. For some reason, they just taste better than other cartos (even the same brand purchased elsewhere). I have hundreds of them. My wife likes them the best and they are all we use.

Agree on the tank filling tool (the little plastic piece). Indispensable.